_________ is the sudden, simultaneous ignition of everything in a room. This is the most
dangerous stage of fire development because the heat radiates downward, and intensifies
until all combustible items reach their ignition temperatures and burst into flames. - AN-
SWER Flashover
When a fire protection system is completely out of service due to an unplanned condition,
what color disk should be placed at the Fire Department Connection? - ANSWER White
in the event of fire, medical emergency, or non-fire emergency, the FLS Director must
________________. - ANSWER Report to the Fire Command Center
All elevators equipped with firefighter service shall be subjected to a test of phase I and
phase II ___________. - ANSWER At least monthly and records kept for 3 years.
For elevators operating in phase I firefighter service, if the "emergency stop" button is
pressed during recall what action will result? - ANSWER Elevator will continue to the
lobby as the emergency stop button is rendered operable.
Fogging and fumigation should be performed under the general supervision of a: - AN-
SWER W-97 Certificate of Fitness holder
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report
to_______. - ANSWER The Fire Command Center
Activation of a _______ would initiate phase I emergency elevator recall. - ANSWER
Sprinkler water-flow
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,Speakers, horn strobes, and gong bells would be classified as: - ANSWER Audible and vis-
ual notification devices
Fire drills frequency for Group R-1 (hotels/motels) should be conducted how often? - AN-
SWER Every three months on each shift
Historically, sprinkler systems have been proven to be effective in approximately ________
of structural fires in buildings which were equipped with sprinklers. - ANSWER 96%
Upon arrival of the Fire Department the FLS Brigade would be required to report: - AN-
SWER To the Fire Command Center for additional instructions
The list of occupants who request assistance must be maintained at the ___________. - AN-
SWER Fire Command Center
By July 1, 2019, all office buildings ________ feet or more in height are required to install
sprinkler systems for the entire building. Any building with voluntarily installed sprinkler sys-
tems must also comply with the Fire/Building Code - ANSWER 100
Which of the following statements is most CORRECT regarding the safest way for the fire FLS
Brigade to respond to investigate a fire alarm condition on a floor? - ANSWER Initially re-
spond to a floor below the alarm floor, then carefully proceed to the fire floor by means of a
safe stairwell.
When FDNY arrives in response to a fire/smoke condition, they should expect all of the fol-
lowing to have been done EXCEPT: - ANSWER Alarm reset
_________ are designed to open and close as required to provide a source of fresh air or to
stop the passage of smoke. - ANSWER Smoke dampers
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, A security guard died during a fire that occurred in a 17-story high-rise hotel in New Orleans,
LA in 1987. What actions are recommended in the curriculum that may have prevented him
from losing his life and possibly helped allow him to carry out his duties? - ANSWER He
should not have entered the fire floor when conditions were severe. He should have imme-
diately closed the door, gone to the nearest safe area and then immediately activated the
manual fire alarm station.
Which person/entity listed below is responsible for the availability and state of readiness of
the Fire FLS Brigade? - ANSWER The Fire Life Safety Director
Who shall authorize the placement of system(s) out of service that planned to be shut
down? - ANSWER Impairment Coordinator
When a fire protection system is out of service, the owner should designate a fire guard to
patrol the affected area at least once every ________. - ANSWER Hour
Who is authorized to conduct the initial training for FLS Staff? - ANSWER FLS Director
A smoke compartment is required in any existing office building that meets which criteria: -
ANSWER - Building is over 100 feet in height.
- Is equipped with an HVAC system that serve more than the floor on which the equipment is
located.
- Is not fully sprinklered, and is more than 40 feet above curb level.
In the event of a fire/smoke condition, the FLS Director must _______. - ANSWER Ensure
that 911 is called immediately
Who is the person responsible to ensure the proper safety precautions are taken when a fire
protection system is placed out of service and designated by the owner? - ANSWER Im-
pairment coordinator
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dangerous stage of fire development because the heat radiates downward, and intensifies
until all combustible items reach their ignition temperatures and burst into flames. - AN-
SWER Flashover
When a fire protection system is completely out of service due to an unplanned condition,
what color disk should be placed at the Fire Department Connection? - ANSWER White
in the event of fire, medical emergency, or non-fire emergency, the FLS Director must
________________. - ANSWER Report to the Fire Command Center
All elevators equipped with firefighter service shall be subjected to a test of phase I and
phase II ___________. - ANSWER At least monthly and records kept for 3 years.
For elevators operating in phase I firefighter service, if the "emergency stop" button is
pressed during recall what action will result? - ANSWER Elevator will continue to the
lobby as the emergency stop button is rendered operable.
Fogging and fumigation should be performed under the general supervision of a: - AN-
SWER W-97 Certificate of Fitness holder
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report
to_______. - ANSWER The Fire Command Center
Activation of a _______ would initiate phase I emergency elevator recall. - ANSWER
Sprinkler water-flow
1
,Speakers, horn strobes, and gong bells would be classified as: - ANSWER Audible and vis-
ual notification devices
Fire drills frequency for Group R-1 (hotels/motels) should be conducted how often? - AN-
SWER Every three months on each shift
Historically, sprinkler systems have been proven to be effective in approximately ________
of structural fires in buildings which were equipped with sprinklers. - ANSWER 96%
Upon arrival of the Fire Department the FLS Brigade would be required to report: - AN-
SWER To the Fire Command Center for additional instructions
The list of occupants who request assistance must be maintained at the ___________. - AN-
SWER Fire Command Center
By July 1, 2019, all office buildings ________ feet or more in height are required to install
sprinkler systems for the entire building. Any building with voluntarily installed sprinkler sys-
tems must also comply with the Fire/Building Code - ANSWER 100
Which of the following statements is most CORRECT regarding the safest way for the fire FLS
Brigade to respond to investigate a fire alarm condition on a floor? - ANSWER Initially re-
spond to a floor below the alarm floor, then carefully proceed to the fire floor by means of a
safe stairwell.
When FDNY arrives in response to a fire/smoke condition, they should expect all of the fol-
lowing to have been done EXCEPT: - ANSWER Alarm reset
_________ are designed to open and close as required to provide a source of fresh air or to
stop the passage of smoke. - ANSWER Smoke dampers
2
, A security guard died during a fire that occurred in a 17-story high-rise hotel in New Orleans,
LA in 1987. What actions are recommended in the curriculum that may have prevented him
from losing his life and possibly helped allow him to carry out his duties? - ANSWER He
should not have entered the fire floor when conditions were severe. He should have imme-
diately closed the door, gone to the nearest safe area and then immediately activated the
manual fire alarm station.
Which person/entity listed below is responsible for the availability and state of readiness of
the Fire FLS Brigade? - ANSWER The Fire Life Safety Director
Who shall authorize the placement of system(s) out of service that planned to be shut
down? - ANSWER Impairment Coordinator
When a fire protection system is out of service, the owner should designate a fire guard to
patrol the affected area at least once every ________. - ANSWER Hour
Who is authorized to conduct the initial training for FLS Staff? - ANSWER FLS Director
A smoke compartment is required in any existing office building that meets which criteria: -
ANSWER - Building is over 100 feet in height.
- Is equipped with an HVAC system that serve more than the floor on which the equipment is
located.
- Is not fully sprinklered, and is more than 40 feet above curb level.
In the event of a fire/smoke condition, the FLS Director must _______. - ANSWER Ensure
that 911 is called immediately
Who is the person responsible to ensure the proper safety precautions are taken when a fire
protection system is placed out of service and designated by the owner? - ANSWER Im-
pairment coordinator
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